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R225 CTU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,735 mi
Last recorded50,735 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 CTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 May 2013 50,735 miles

all tyres have surface cracks.

Pass 10 May 2012 48,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,815 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,738 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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R225 CTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 CTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R225 CTU?

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What year was R225 CTU registered?

R225 CTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R225 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 CTU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R225 CTU have outstanding finance?

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